Drivers of Imperialism

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

The British textile industry has produced an enormous quantity of cloth and clothing, far more than it can sell in Britain alone. To maximize profits, Britain seeks new markets to sell these products. British leaders see Africa and Asia as promising markets, with people eager for new, affordable goods. They also hope to use the regions' natural resources like cotton, which would be cheaper than importing it from other places.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?
French missionaries arrive in the Congo to establish hospitals, hoping to provide medical care to the local communities. Their main goal is to share the Christian faith and offer healing, believing that their presence will help address health challenges and support the well-being of the Congolese people.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

Germany has expanded its empire into East Africa and is determined to keep rival countries from gaining control in the region. To ensure German dominance, the government strengthens its military presence and builds forts along the coast. German leaders believe that having a strong military in East Africa will show rival European countries that Germany is powerful and capable of defending its colonies.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

A British leader in South Africa explains his belief that it is natural for the “strong” to rule over the “weak.” He argues that African cultures are “less developed” than European ones and that this justifies British control of the region. He sees it as a moral responsibility for the British, as a superior race, to lead African societies, believing they would be better under British rule.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

A Belgian company in the Congo sets up large-scale mining operations to extract valuable resources like rubber and diamonds. The company hires local labor at extremely low wages and has little regard for workers’ safety. The goal is to make as much profit as possible by exporting these resources back to Belgium, where they can be processed and sold for high prices.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

Belgian officials establish schools in Central Africa to teach European customs, language, and ways of life. Their goal is to introduce local people to European values, believing this will bring a sense of "order" and progress to African societies. They promote European cultural norms and education, convinced that adopting these practices will benefit the local population and align it more closely with European ideals.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

The Portuguese government is eager to expand its influence in Africa to keep up with other European powers. They establish control over Angola, which provides them with a strategic location for naval bases along the African coast. They believe that controlling Angola will make Portugal a stronger and more respected nation in Europe.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

French officials in Algeria impose French customs, language, and dress on the Algerian people. They believe that Algerians would benefit from adopting European values and practices and that French culture is more refined. The French aim to “civilize” Algerian society, encouraging locals to abandon their traditional customs.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

A British politician gives a speech about Britain’s duty to help “backward” nations in Africa. He argues that, as the “superior” race, the British have an obligation to teach African people how to live “properly.” He believes that British rule will ultimately benefit the Kenyan people, who he sees as needing British guidance.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion

What is the driver of imperialism in the scenario?

Italy invades Libya to assert its dominance in North Africa, seeing this as a chance to gain colonies like other European powers. Italian forces establish military bases along the coast and demonstrate their strength to protect the new colony. Italy wants to secure a place as a prominent European empire through its colonial power.

• Economic Expansion

• Diffusion of Religion

• Political Expansion

• Ideological Expansion